🚆 SECR Raipur Apprentice Recruitment 2025 — 1003 Vacancies | Apply by 2 April
South East Central Railway (SECR), Raipur Division has released a massive recruitment notification for 1003 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a golden opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates to get practical training with Indian Railways.
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📌 Key Highlights:
- Department: South East Central Railway, Raipur
- Post: Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 1003
- Notification No.: E/PB/R/Rectt/Act Appr./01/2025-26
- Notification Date: 3 March 2025
- Start Date to Apply: 3 March 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 2 April 2025
- Application Fee: No Fee (application is free for all categories)
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🎓 Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have passed 10th class under the 10+2 system or equivalent with minimum 50% marks, along with ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized NCVT/SCVT institution.
Age Limit:
Minimum: 15 years
Maximum: 24 years as on 3 March 2025
(Relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwBD candidates)
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🛠️ Trade-wise Opportunities:
Vacancies are distributed across multiple trades such as:
- Fitter
- Electrician
- Welder
- Carpenter
- Plumber
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA)
- Mechanic
- Machinist
- Wireman
…and others, as detailed in the official notification.
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💼 Stipend:
- Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the rules of the Apprentices Act.
- No permanent employment is guaranteed after the training.
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📝 Selection Process:
- Selection will be purely merit-based on marks obtained in 10th and ITI (no written exam or interview).
- A final merit list will be prepared and published on the official website.
- Document verification will be the final step.
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🖊️ How to Apply:
- Visit the official Apprenticeship India portal.
- Register and log in as a candidate.
- Search for SECR Raipur Division and select your preferred trade.
- Submit your application and take a printout for records.
👉 Apply Online:
https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
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📎 Official Resources:
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📢 Tip: Make sure your documents (10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, Aadhaar, photo, and signature) are ready in soft copy format before applying.
